The longest day: Allies invade Normandy on D-Day

"You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you...I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." — Ike

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D-Day: Allied infantry army soldiers pour ashore from landing craft at the Normandy beaches during the D Day invasion.

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D-Day: Allied infantry army soldiers pour ashore from landing craft at the Normandy beaches during the D Day invasion.